Maria Accardo

Maria Accardo is a seasoned security professional with a robust background in safety management and compliance. Currently serving as the Security & Market Safety Manager at Philip Morris International since January 2019, Maria previously held the role of Security Lead. Prior experience includes working in Information & Travel Security at Coesia S.p.A., managing Security Governance Risk Management and Compliance at Reply, and overseeing Security Governance and Compliance at NTV - Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori. Maria's foundational experience includes an internship at the Office for the Non-Repressive Fight Against Organized Crime. Educational qualifications comprise a Master Degree in Applied Social Sciences with a focus on Crime Science and Security Technologies from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Science from Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, and specialized training as an Anti-Terrorism Officer from S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute. Additionally, a Project Management Course from ISIPM complements Maria's expertise.